At the American Heart Association 49th Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease, Epidemiology and Prevention in 2009 it was reported that children as young as 12 years face a significant risk of developing high blood pressure and all because their levels of vitamin D are too low!

Having low vitamin D values has long been seen as an indication of a poor lifestyle, often observed in people who are significantly overweight As children suffer more from obesity so their risk increases. Vitamin D levels can be improved by eating oily fish, getting lots of sunshine or if all else fails by taking supplements.


Low levels of vitamin D mean that you are at far greater risk of developing high blood pressure, high blood sugar or metabolic syndrome - cardiovascular and diabetes risk factors. The research found that adolescents with the low vitamin D levels had were up to four times more likely to develop serious health problem than those who had the highest vitamin D levels recorded.

HI,
I agree with you, that vitamin D is very much important for our health.
As vitamin D is plays an important role in blood pressure regulation and heart health.It also encourages formation of bone tissue .

Yes Jack you are quite right and the subject of high blood pressure in children is becoming more talked about all the time. At one time it would have been laughable to imagine a child with hypertension but sadly not any more. It seems incredible to me that although we can see what is happening to children and to adults by our Western life style, no-one seems to be able to do anything about it! By that I mean governments ban or heavily restrict/regulate unhealthy foods.

I haven't dealt with this before but you are very wise to have him checked out by his doctor and soon.

I agree that seeking a doctor's advice is always essential, the Internet cane be a dangerous thing sometimes!